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A long trip to bring home Gold, Silver, and Bronze

Friday, 21 July 2017 04:21 By Tom Hartsock Sun Correspondent

The end of June was a busy time for Garcia’s Judo Club as six students and their parents flew or drove to Spokane, Washington for the USA Judo National and International Junior Olympic Championships held in the convention center across the street from the Grand Hotel where the team stayed.

“The parents put a...

‘Gathering of Patriots’

Friday, 21 July 2017 04:21 Gallupsun Staff

The Comfort Suites in Gallup hosted the ‘Nation of Patriots’ as they came to Gallup to receive the American Flag from the Nation of Patriot riders from Arizona July 15. Lunch was provided and camaraderie and fellowship was a given. For more info on this organization go to www.nationofpatriots.com. Photo Credit: Felicia Kee

Rio West Mall ‘Kids Fest’ goes to the ‘dog’

Friday, 21 July 2017 04:20 Staff Reports

About 15 children gathered at the Rio West Mall July 18 to listen to dog care tips, including how to safely approach dogs. They applied those newly learned skills by petting Golden Retriever “Kahuna.”

Children finished the event by coloring photos of their pet, as seen in photos.

Gallup Sun Publisher Babette Herrmann, who also rescue dogs under “Four Corners Pet Alliance,” works closely with volunteers from “Rez Dawg Rescue, Inc.” and “Gallup-McKinley Humane Society” to safely transport rescue dogs out of the immediate area for adoption.

Need your dog or cat spayed or neutered? Or looking to adopt a great dog or cat? Contact Gallup-McKinley Humane Society (505)...

Quilts of Valor: Local vets honored for their service

Friday, 14 July 2017 02:38 By Dee Velasco For the Sun Photos by Knifewing Segura

“To cover veterans with comfort and healing,” was the comforting words for this year’s presentation of Quilts of Valor for local veterans June 30, at the UNM-G North Adult Education Center.

The handmade quilts were made by the lady volunteers of the “Loyal Order of the Quilt.” Mayor Jackie McKinney proclaimed the last day of June as Proclamation of Quilts of Valor Day and gave a moving speech to honor these veterans.

The presentation of the quilts is an annual event where veterans are nominated by the public for their service to this country. This was the fifth year of this event and the following veterans were given special recognition and a quilt from the...